Going Home:
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Going Home features a striking shooting star against a night sky, paired with a quote from Sojourner Truth: "I am not going to die; I am going home like a shooting star."
Sojourner Truth, originally named Isabella Baumfree, was born around 1797 in Ulster County, New York. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Baumfree, who were enslaved.
At age nine, Sojourner was separated from her family and sold at an auction. Over the next few years, she was sold multiple times to different owners who subjected her to typically harsh treatment. By 1810, she found her way to West Park, New York, where she remained until escaping to freedom in 1826.
Despite (or perhaps because of) the brutalities of slavery, and the heart-wrenching separation from her family, Sojourner Truth emerged as a resilient figure. Her experiences led her to fight for abolition and women's rights. She became known for her powerful speeches, including her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" address at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851.
Sojourner Truth's quote, "I'm not going to die; I am going home like a shooting star," is a testament to her deeply spiritual nature. She saw death not as an end but as a transition to eternal life. The shooting star symbolizes the impact she aimed to leave - a life lived with purpose, illuminating the path for others. Her words continue to inspire us today.
Sojourner Truth died on November 26, 1883, at her home in Battle Creek, Michigan. She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek.
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